Author: Gary Wilson

IPT2024
Around the world

Tribunal finds U.S. and Philippine leaders guilty of war crimes

May 26, 2024 Gary Wilson
 Following a hearing on May 17-18, the International People’s Tribunal on War Crimes in the Philippines found Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., former President Rodrigo Duterte, and U.S. President Joe Biden guilty of war […]
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In the U.S.

Fred Goldstein’s analysis of capitalism, imperialism, and China resonates today

April 11, 2024 Gary Wilson
 Fred Goldstein, a prominent Marxist thinker, revolutionary socialist, and author who contributed significantly to the international communist movement, died a year ago on April 11, 2023. His enduring legacy lies in his significant contributions […]
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Around the world

Israel bombs Iran embassy in Syria, escalating war

April 4, 2024 Gary Wilson
 Israeli warplanes bombed Iran’s embassy in Syria on April 1. The strike, carried out by Israeli F-35 fighter jets, killed senior commander Brig. Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi, his deputy, Gen. Mohammad Hadi Haj Rahimi, […]
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U.S. / NATO war

Russia accuses U.S., Britain, Ukraine of ‘direct involvement’ in concert attack

April 1, 2024 Gary Wilson
FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov dropped a bombshell on March 26, accusing the U.S., Britain, and Ukraine of orchestrating the horrific March 22 concert hall attack in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow, that left 144 dead and 360 […]
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In the U.S.

Biden’s budget fuels war machine: 68% for military and police

March 28, 2024 Gary Wilson
 Biden’s federal budget, signed on March 24, exposes the chilling reality of U.S. imperialism: Even as its economic power fades, its pursuit of global domination grows. A staggering 68% of official federal spending – […]
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In the U.S.

U.S. economy on the brink: Layoffs surge, credit card debt soars, and real unemployment nears 10%

March 23, 2024 Gary Wilson
 The U.S. economy may be heading from a boom phase characterized by overproduction to a recession marked by rising unemployment and homelessness. This misery is part of the regular capitalist economic cycle, which moves […]
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China

Washington’s New Cold War: U.S. Special Forces train Taiwan troops in drone warfare

March 19, 2024 Gary Wilson
On March 14, Taiwan Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng confirmed that U.S. Army Special Forces, specifically the “Green Berets,” are permanently stationed in amphibious command centers in the Kinmen and Penghu islands.  The Green Berets are […]
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In the U.S.

U.S. targets TikTok in escalating economic war against China

March 15, 2024 Gary Wilson
TikTok has emerged as a dominant force in social media, reshaping not just online culture but also extending its influence beyond the digital realm. Since its launch in 2016, TikTok has become one of the […]
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In the U.S.

Part-time jobs, no benefits: The real state of the working class

March 9, 2024 Gary Wilson
 In his March 6 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden declared, “We have the best economy in the world.” He said millions of new jobs had been created in the last three […]
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In the U.S.

Twin manias: AI frenzy and war boom inflate stock market

March 9, 2024 Gary Wilson
 Twin manias have gripped the stock market. The stock market has soared to record highs.  On March 1, CNBC reported that “the stock market wrapped up its fourth straight winning month … The tech-heavy […]